Pfizer faulted over drug trials in Nigeria

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Report cites use of unproven drug on African children in mid ’90s

"A panel of Nigerian medical experts has concluded that Pfizer Inc. violated international law during a 1996 epidemic by testing an unapproved drug on children with brain infections at a field hospital.

That finding is detailed in a lengthy Nigerian government report that has remained unreleased for five years, despite inquiries from the children's attorneys and from the media. The Washington Post recently obtained a copy of the confidential report, which is attracting congressional interest. It was provided by a source who asked to remain anonymous because of personal safety concerns."

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More here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12636315/


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[acmavm]

1. Ever read the article in Rolling Stone (Hunter Thompson I believe)

about the research into a polio vaccine that was conducted in Africa in the late 50s? The one where they used the kidneys of the monkey that the HIV virus came from as a culture medium for the vaccine?

This ain't nothin' new.

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2. I hope they don't get away with it this time

:(

[DesEtoiles]

3. delete